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LG SP8YA vs Sonos Arc

What SP8YA does better (2) and where Arc wins (1) — every spec side by side.

LG SP8YA
LG · 2021SP8YA
7.0Score
2 advantages≈ $660
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Sonos Arc
Sonos · 2020Arc
1 advantage≈ $660
7.3Sound4.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

SP8YAArc
1,060 × 571191,142 × 87116
SP8YAArcDifference
Height57 mm87 mm−30 mm
Width1,060 mm1,142 mm−82 mm
Depth119 mm116 mm+3 mm
Weight4,400 g6,250 g−1,850 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is SP8YA better than Arc?

  1. SubwooferWireless subwoofer included vs None
  2. Weight4,400 g vs 6,250 g+42%

Why is Arc better than SP8YA?

  1. Channel count3.1 vs 5.1+63%
Specifications

Side by side

LG SP8YALG SP8YA≈ $6607.0
Sonos ArcSonos Arc≈ $660
Sound
Output power400 W—
Speaker channels3.1.25.1
Channel count3.15.1
SubwooferWireless subwoofer includedNone
Spatial / 3D audioYesYes
Dolby AtmosYesYes
DTS:XYes—
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
StereoYesYes
Battery & charging
Mains poweredYesYes
Battery powered (portable)NoNo
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5—
HDMI eARC / ARCYes—
HDMI inputs2—
Optical inputYesYes
Ethernet—Yes
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYesYes
AirPlay—Yes
Voice assistantAlexa, Google AssistantAlexa, Google Assistant
Voice assistant built in—Yes
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight4,400 g6,250 g
Width1,060 mm1,142 mm
Height57 mm87 mm
Depth119 mm116 mm
ColoursBlack—
Features
Remote controlYesYes
Placementunter dem Fernseheran der Wand, vor dem Fernseher
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